ENGLISH GOALS:
The student will:
- classify sentences
according to their types and create various types of sentences
- apply simple and complete
subjects and predicates, and combine sentences in their writing
- analyze and apply nouns to
their own writing
- analyze and apply verbs to
their own writing
- distinguish adjectives
from adverbs.
- form and use comparative
and superlative adjectives correctly
- analyze pronouns and apply
them in sentences and paragraphs
- identify proper usage of
colons and hyphens in writing
- identify adverbs,
prepositions, and interjections, and apply to their writing
- utilize all steps of the
writing process collaboratively with peers
- independent use of
technology for writing and research
MATH
GOALS: The students will:
- write
whole numbers to billions and decimals to thousandths, write numbers in
expanded form, order numbers from greatest to least and least to greatest,
and round whole numbers
- add
and subtract up to 6 digits and decimals with regrouping and estimate sums
and differences
- multiply
up to 3 digit times 3 digit whole numbers, multiply money, and estimate
products
- divide
up to 6 digit by 2 digit whole numbers with remainders, divide money, and
estimate quotients
- identify
prime and composite numbers, identify greatest common factors, identify
least common multiple, identify least common denominator
- write
mixed numbers and compare and order fractions
- solve
word problems
READING/LITERATURE GOALS: The student will:
- analyze
story and literary styles
- read
for comprehension and fluency with independence
- make
inferences based on given information, previous knowledge, and “reading
between the lines”
- identify
author’s purpose for writing:
inform, entertain, persuade
- identify
genre
- apply comprehension
skills by drawing conclusions using text clues and making generalizations
- apply
vocabulary strategies using context clues, word parts, and dictionary
skills.
- identify
word parts: prefixes, suffixes, and
base words
- apply
rules of syllabication
- correctly
use toolbars, links, and search engines from internet, correctly use
resources for library and media centers
RELIGION GOALS: The student will:
- demonstrate
an understanding that Jesus shares His life with us by inviting people to
follow Him and that disciples continue His work
- explain
the Liturgical Year in terms of the life of Christ
- describe
the celebration of the seven sacraments and identify the sacraments in
terms of Initiation, Healing, and Service
- explore
the Mass in terms of Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of
the Eucharist, and the Concluding Rite
- identify
Mary as first disciple, blessed, and greatest saint
- develop
a prayer life using sacramentals, special practices, and popular devotions
- identify
and express the Church as Catholic and apostolic, respecting all people,
respecting life, and working for justice and peace
- reflect
on Scripture relating to the topics mentioned above
SCIENCE GOALS The
student will: 1.
describe
the freshwater cycle on Earth 2.
identify
characteristics of Earth’s oceans 3.
explain
how the sun’s energy affects the Earth’s atmosphere 4.
explain
how meteorologists predict weather 5.
identify
factors that affect Earth’s climate 6.
identify
properties of waves 7.
determine
pitch and loudness of sound 8.
identify
kinds of waves that make up the electromagnetic spectrum 9.
explain
how light interacts with matter 10. use PowerPoint to supplement the material
SOCIAL STUDIES
GOALS:
The student will:
- describe
how people interact with landforms, natural resources, and regions of the United States
- describe
Ancient Americans, and American Indians of the West, Southwest, the
Plains, and the East
- discuss
world travel and trade between Europe, Asia, Africa, and
the Americas
from 1200s to 1700s
- describe
European exploration and settlement of North America
- introduce
the thirteen colonies
- explain
founding of the New England, Middle, and Southern
colonies
- use the
textbook website to assist with skills taught above
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